Friday

Family The rabbits live with Nicole Anciello and Anthony Low of Topsfield.

Pets of the Week

Names Gracie, age 5, Jacoby, age 4 and Lily, age 1

Breeds Gracie and Jacoby are Florida Whites and Lily is a mini-lop.

Species Rabbits!

Family The rabbits live with Nicole Anciello and Anthony Low of Topsfield.

Background All three bunnies were adopted through the House Rabbit Network in Woburn, MA. Nicole fell in love with Gracie at a foster home in 2007, after Gracie was rescued as part of a large-scale rabbit rescue operation a few months prior. Nicole soon became a volunteer, and while cleaning cages the following September, she met and instantly bonded with Jacoby, who was just 2 months old at the time. She adopted him in November, and the two bunnies bonded soon after.

Personalities Each bunny has a distinct personality: Gracie is the leader of the pack (and sometimes mom and dad, too!) and isn't above shoving her head under another bunnie's nose so she can be groomed by them. She also loves for mom and dad to rub her nose, too. Jacoby is shy, but very playful, and loves to toss his toys up into the air with his mouth. Lily is quickly adjusting to her new life, and boy does she love it! In just the few months since she was rescued she has blossomed into a spunky, fun-loving girl who is frequently seen racing around the bedroom at full speed- a sign a bunny is very content.

Fun facts When Nicole learned of an impending rescue of about 86 abandoned and neglected rabbits this past fall, she knew she wanted to help. Upon seeing a photo taken of the rabbits the night before the rescue, a white lop in the front caught her eye. She and Anthony immediately knew this was to be the newest member of their family. They brought Lily home the day after she was rescued and everyone is in love with her.

The three bunnies are free range in designated rooms, meaning they do not live in a cage, but rather wherever they choose! They are also fully litter-box trained. They enjoy eating (lots of) hay, playing with their many toys(Jacoby loves to toss his wagon-wheel toys up into the air with his mouth),and being cuddled by mom and dad.

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All Middleton, Topsfield and Boxford pets — furry, feathered, scaly or slimy — are eligible for the Pet of the Week feature. This includes hamsters, snakes, horses, cats, dogs, turkeys, parakeets etc. Pet owners are also encouraged to be in the pictures, but this is not a requirement.

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